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Pumpkin Costume

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1940-1970

GUSN

GUSN-173414

Description

One piece pumpkin costume made of yellow-orange synthetic fabric. Short sleeves, gathered elastic collar, no waist, short legs, and gathered elastic ankles. Excessive fabric through torso. Green synthetic fabric trim at collar, cut in triangles to resemble leaves. Back closure (no buttons or snaps).

Details

Descriptive Terms

synthetic fiber
machine sewing (technique)
Costume, Seasonal

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mary Eliza Kimball, Helen Chase Kimball-Brooke, and Mrs. Thomas Byron, Jr.

Accession Number

1993.157.1

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